COVID-19 Cases Rise By 88 In Iowa, Two New Deaths

State Department of Public Health officials announced Monday that 88 additional Iowans have been diagnosed with COVID-19. The figures included three Benton County adults -- one between the ages of 41 and 60, one between the ages of 61 and 80, and third over the age of 81 -- and a Tama County adult, who is between the ages of 18 and 40.

According to state officials, coronavirus pandemic caused two more deaths in Iowa Sunday evening. The victims included a Linn County and a Washington County adult, who were both over the age of 81.

So far in Iowa, nearly 6,200 people have tested negative for the virus.

CLICK HERE to view a status report of monitoring and testing of COVID-19 in Iowa, provided by the Iowa Department of Public Health.

In addition, a public hotline has been established for Iowans with questions about COVID-19. The line is available 24-7 by calling 2-1-1 or 1-800-244-7431.

Iowans who have traveled recently for business or spring break vacations, whether internationally or domestically outside of Iowa, should strongly consider self-isolating for 14 days. This will support the state's ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, and limit the introduction of the virus from other points of travel, IDPH officials said.

Gov. Kim Reynolds will hold a Wednesday press conference at 2:30 PM. To view the live stream, CLICK HERE.